we can all have differences of opinions without putting each other down..i don't see anything wrong with the posts that siemen has made..not all breeds get ear infections from the hair that is there..in fact i dont think they pluck the hair out of Giant Schnauzers...unless you are a groomer, or have a breed that requires such treatment you might not know that it is a standard practice..and it does sound a bit cruel. I powder is usually applied that helps loosen the folical allowing it to be removed without much discomfort, but for many breeds it isn't needed at all..even breeds that have hair in their ears for example shelties with their lovely feathers. It is in breeds where the ears stay moist that require such treatment..so hey can everybody be nice..it makes it far more pleasant for everyone..especially fuzzy bunnies like me

I pluck my dog's ear hair... They cried and whined about it the first time (Well, Ripley does every time, but Dakota's used to it now) but if it'll prevent them from getting an ear infection it is well worth it, and I am more comfortable with plucking than I am with sticking scissors in my dog's ear.